Teaching Faculty in Life Sciences Communication

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The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position to help educate and inspire our students. As a recognized leader in science communication research, teaching, and practice, LSC offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering instruction in science communication, digital media, and design courses; mentoring and supporting students; evaluating and grading student work; maintaining instructional materials and course websites; and contributing to departmental instructional initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and coordinating multiple sections of introductory science communication coursework, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants to ensure a high-quality and consistent student experience. Additional responsibilities include teaching upper-level courses in digital and print media design and web design for the sciences, fostering student engagement and success, holding regular office hours, and participating in departmental service and program activities.

• Teach and coordinate 8-16 sections of LSC 100:
  Science and Storytelling, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants
• Teach one section of LSC 332:
  Digital and Print Media Design
• Teach one section of LSC 532:
  Web Design for the Sciences
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Maintain course materials, instructional resources, and course websites
• Support student success through mentoring, advising, and regular office hours
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional teams to advance departmental curriculum and instructional goals

This is a full-time, 9-month, onsite position with an anticipated start date early January 2027. Summer instructional opportunities may be available as well. The position requires a one year evaluation period and is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Life Sciences Communication. To learn more about our department, visit our website at: .

The anticipated salary (9-month) for this position is $60,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Experience explaining and presenting complex scientific topics to students and non-technical audiences using clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate language

Experience in digital and print media design on science-related content for broad public audiences through print and/or digital communication channels, such as newsletters, magazines, websites, blogs, or other publications

Prior teaching experience in higher education

Experience developing and delivering online or hybrid course instruction

PhD in Communication or relevant social science field is required

Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Hong Zhang

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